RICE CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
B O A R D B R I E F S
HIGHLIGHTS OF RICE CISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2005 AT 6:30 P.M.
Roll Call/Establish Quorum/ Call Meeting to Order:
A quorum of Tanya Wiese, President; Betty Schiurring, Vice President; Carolyn Baird, Secretary; Jack Vawter, Laurel Milentz and Vivian Spanihel, Trustees were in attendance for the meeting. Michael Lanier, Superintendent; Bill Hefner, Assistant Superintendent and Melissa Neubauer, Superintendent’s Secretary were also in attendance. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Ms. Wiese.
Receive Individuals:
Sue Weller, Larry Varley, Eric Grogen, John Henry Post, Veronica Curry, Mike Keenon,
Mollie Walker
Speakers at the Meeting:
None
Communications:
The Board received thank you notes from Bill Hefner, Eagle Lake Middle School, Eagle
Lake Primary School, Colorado County Cooperative and Melissa Neubauer.
Reports from Board Committees:
Ms. Baird stated that she was very impressed with the High School Play and that the kids did a wonderful job. Ms. Wiese informed the Board of the Facilities Tour on February 3, 2005.
Campus Reports:
Reports were provided by:
§ Colorado County Juvenile Facility—Veronica Curry
§ Garwood School—John Henry Post
§ Eagle Lake Primary School—Sue Weller
Superintendent’s Report:
Mr. Lanier gave the Board a Legislative Update.
Consent Agenda.
The following items were on the Consent Agenda:
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
First Day of School Waiver 2005-2006 School Year. Item #8
Mr. Lanier requested that the Board file a First Day of School Waiver with TEA.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to approve filing a First Day of School Waiver for the
2005-2006 school year with TEA.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously.
Campus Attendance Zones 2005-2006 School Year. Item #9
Mr. Lanier and Mr. Hefner expressed the need for establishing Campus Attendance
Zones.
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring motioned to approve the Campus Attendance Zones effective for the
2005-2006 school year with corrections.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously
March 2005 Board Meeting Date. Item #10
Mr. Lanier requested that the Board change the date of the March 2005 Board meeting due to the Spring Break holiday.
Board Response:
Laurel Milentz motioned to change the March Regular Board Meeting date to
March 21, 2005.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously
Seismic Study. Item #11
No Action Taken.
Memorial Scholarship from the Family of David M. Sunderman, Glen C. and Esther Sunderman. Item #12
Mr. Hefner presented the stipulations of the Memorial Scholarship to the Board.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to accept the Memorial Scholarship from the family of David M. Sunderman, Glen C. and Esther Sunderman and to follow the guidelines as stipulated.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously
Order of Election for May 7, 2005, For Expiring Terms of Members of the Rice CISD Board of Trustees Positions #6 Betty Schiurring and #7 Joe Lee Perez.
Item #13
Mr. Lanier asked the Board to order the May 7, 2005 School Board Election.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to order the election for May 7, 2005, for the expiring terms of the members of the Rice CISD Board of Trustees Positions #6 Betty Schiurring and
#7 Joe Lee Perez.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously
Election Officials for May 7, 2005 Trustee Election. Item #14
Mr. Lanier presented the election officials to the Board.
Board Response:
Betty Schiurring motioned to approve the election officials for the May 7, 2005 Trustee Election.
Motion seconded by Jack Vawter.
Motion carried unanimously
Ray, Wood & Bonilla, L. L. P. Contract. Item #15
Mr. Lanier asked the Board if they wanted to continue the contract with Ray, Wood & Bonilla, L. L. P.
Board Response:
Vivian Spanihel motioned to terminate the contract with Ray, Wood & Bonilla, L. L. P.
Motion seconded by Carolyn Baird.
Motion carried unanimously
Rural and Low Income Grant. Item #16
Mr. Hefner presented the Rural and Low Income Grant to the Board.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to accept the Rural and Low Income Grant in the amount of
$47, 300.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously
Personnel:
Resignations:
Stephanie Little
Mr. Lanier accepted the resignation of Stephanie Little.
Employment of New Personnel:
None
New Employees:
None
Substitute Teachers 2004-2005 (Additions):
Mikel Ann Corman
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to approve the addition to the Substitute Teacher List for 2004-2005.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously
Superintendent Evaluation
The Board conducted an annual evaluation of the Superintendent. The evaluation was completed and presented to the Superintendent.
No Action Taken.
Superintendent Contract
The Board reviewed the Superintendent’s Contract.
Board Response:
Jack Vawter motioned to extend the Superintendent’s Contract one year to end
June 30, 2008 and to increase the annual salary by $2,000.00 for a total annual salary of
$82,560.00 effective July 1, 2005.
Motion seconded by Laurel Milentz.
Motion carried unanimously